August 2, 2012 / Front Page

STERLING - An emotional Margaret Morgan, the recently cut Chocksett Middle School principal, described her dismissal as a “travesty’’ tonight during a discussion at the Board of Selectmen meeting. More...

STERLING — The intersection at Chocksett and Leominster (Route 12) roads, where a motorcyclist fatally collided with a car on July 27, ranks as the most dangerous one in town, according to Police Chief Gary Chamberland. More...

Holden and Paxton are among the communities involved in a bi-state municipal stormwater assistance project targeting 38 Massachusetts and Rhode Island communities within the Blackstone River and Ten Mile River watersheds. More...

New York Air National Guard Col. Thomas J. Owens II, commander of the 106th Rescue Wing, announces the recent completion of training for members of the New York Air National Guard at F.S. Gabreski Airport. More...

The Seven Hills Wheelmen meet at 6 p.m. Wednesdays at the Old Stone Church, Rte. 12/Beaman St., West Boylston, for a 20- to 30-mile bicycle ride. Helmets required. Schedule changes will be posted at sevenhillswheelmen.org/ weds.htm. More...

Breaking News - 8/5/2012 6:53 PM

Rutland police chief has heart attackby Phyllis Boothpbooth@holdenlandmark.com Police Chief Donald Haapakoski will be out for the next two to three weeks after suffering a heart attack around midnight on Aug. 1. More...

These days, people sometimes need a little help to feed their families. And for many pet lovers, that family includes their beloved animals. Laurie Drazek of Paxton makes sure that the four-legged members of the family are not overlooked. More...

A scheduled Planning Board discussion about possible zoning changes on Worcester Road drew about 30 people, some of whom raised concerns about whether residents were correctly notified of the meeting. More...

Kendra Brock (pictured left), Andrew Tarani (center), both of Rutland; and Peter Downey (right) of Sterling, recently participated in the Massachusetts Lions All-State Band at the annual Mass State L More...

Rutland Historical Society will host a mystery ride at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7. They will meet at the Wood House on Main Street and begin to find clues around town. Newcomers to town will be teamed up with residents who have lived in town longer. More...

Weekly Walks with Rutland COA, 9:30-11 a.m., Tuesdays in August: Meet at the Rutland Community Center on Glenwood Road, car pool to a Mass Central Rail Trail parking lot, then walk 1/2 hour on the trail and return to the cars. More...

You can’t blame motorcyclists for wanting to hit the open road on long summer days. The wind at their back. The sun on their face. The endless possibilities of the long and winding road. But too often tragedy lies just beyond the next curve. More...

Let me see if I’ve got this straight: Voters in Rutland and Paxton basically tell the Wachusett Regional School District to pound sand with regard to their assessments, so the superintendent responds with a belt-tightening plan that includes ca More...